Disney theater exec accused of sexual misconduct

A top Disney executive has been accused of sexual harassment and lewd behavior by former employees.

Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions who’s been with the company since 1988, has been accused by two ex-employees of making inappropriate remarks and discussing pornography, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The allegations reported Wednesday came one day before previews begin for “Frozen,” the latest in a line of Disney musical productions including “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” overseen by Schumacher.

The former employees told the Journal that Schumacher offended numerous employees over the years with “explicit language and behavior, including comments about subordinates’ sexual attractiveness, discussions about pornography and walking through the office in a bathrobe while boasting he had nothing on underneath.”

Former employee Bruce Williams worked in a Disney story-development department in 1994 run by Schumacher. He alleges that Schumacher made uninvited advances and “salacious and inappropriate” comments that included “compliments” on his rear end.

Williams said he blames Schumacher and Disney for his struggle with depression.